surgery in 2000; when he returned to Late Show after his recuperation, Foo Fighters cancelled a South American tour and came back to New York to perform the song on the program. As the band performed the song in the finale, a quick-cut montage of moments from both Late Show and Late Night appeared on screen. After Foo Fighters finished, the CBS Orchestra was heard performing Late Shows theme one last time, accompanied by a credits list of the show's staff and their images and ending with a home movie shot of Letterman's son, Harry, skiing. References David Letterman Late Show with David Letterman Lists of American comedy television series episodes 1990s in American television 2000s in American television 2010s in American television 1990s television-related lists 2000s television-related lists 2010s television-related lists Incomplete television lists